What Is the Process for Becoming a Detention Officer?
The term detention officer, sometimes referred to as a correctional officer, denotes any person responsible for overseeing anyone placed in a jail or prison by a court for punishment or rehabilitation.
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Education
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To become a detention officer you must have completed high school. A bachelor's degree is required to work in federal and high security facilities.
Internship
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To become a detention officer you must also complete a training program which involves working, and learning, with actual detention officers.
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Training
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An aspiring detention officer must complete a training program teaching proper firearm and riot control techniques, along with an overview of the relevant topics within criminal justice.
Prison Classification
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Minimum security prisons only require the aforementioned requirements, but high security prisons usually require experience and more extensive training programs.
Age and Criminal History
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To be a correction officer you must be at least 21 and have no prior felonies on your record.
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